Unsurprisingly there was a big backlash to Morganella’s comments on the micro-blogging site, with many accusing the footballer of xenophobia and racism.

After publicly apologising on Twitter for his original comment, the defender has since had his Twitter account suspended. Moreover, calls are growing for the footballer to be kicked out of London 2012.

I don't have any sympathy for racists period, especially if you're playing on an international stage like the Olympics, where is the graceful sportsmanship when you lose? Hahahaha LOL at you got banned and kicked off your own team, that will teach you a lesson.